La Mort de la Terre, roman, suivi de contes by aîné J.-H. Rosny
"La Mort de la Terre" by J.-H. Rosny Aîné is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. This work presents a bleak vision of a future where humanity struggles for survival in a dying world, exploring themes of ecological decline and the fate of civilization. The narrative centers around Targ, a member of the last remnants of humanity, as he navigates the challenges posed by environmental catastrophes and authorities
focused on the remnants of their past glory. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Targ, a "watcher" in a desperate future where the Earth is largely barren due to a lack of water and horrific geological changes. He reflects on the beauty of the lush past while grappling with the present's stark desolation. Amidst an anxious gathering of people feeling the weight of impending doom, Targ's hopes for a revival intertwine with concern over ominous seismic activity. His relationship with his sister Arva provides emotional depth, while hints at impending disasters set a tense, foreboding atmosphere. The vivid descriptiveness of their world, and Targ's determination to find a way forward, invites readers into a complex exploration of humanity's relationship with the environment and their own dwindling existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rosny, J.-H., aîné, 1856-1940 |
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| Title | La Mort de la Terre, roman, suivi de contes |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Mort_de_la_Terre Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Mort_de_la_Terre |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | La Mort de la Terre -- Le Hanneton -- La Mère -- La Petite Aventure -- Mon Ennemi -- En Angleterre -- Le Dormeur -- Dans le Néant -- La Bataille -- Le Condamné à mort -- Histoires de Bêtes -- Un Soir -- L'Alligator -- L'Oncle Antoine -- Au Fond des bois -- Le Sauveteur -- Le Clou -- La Plus Belle Mort -- Le Mage rustique -- Le Vieux Biffin -- La Boucherie des lions -- Les Pommes de terre sous la cendre -- Le Dormeur -- Le Quinquet -- La Bonne Blague -- La Jeune Saltimbanque -- L'Avare -- La Fille du Menuisier -- La Marchande de fleurs -- Après le naufrage -- Le Sauvetage de Népomucène -- Le Lion et le Taureau -- Des ailes! |
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| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French |
| Subject | Science fiction, French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57687 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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